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What's driving the attention

Searches for Messi surged as he set a new World Cup goal-scoring record and was involved in viral moments during the tournament.

Interest in Lionel Messi spiked dramatically, driven by his record-breaking achievement as he surpassed previous World Cup goal-scoring records. Fans also engaged with viral content featuring Messi, such as a UNICEF photo of him bathing a baby during the tournament and his emotional reactions to playing in the World Cup final. These events inspired widespread attention and social media sharing, making Messi a central figure of the World Cup narrative.